MIDDLETON — The paving in Middleton is finished! Not only a good road to drive on, but it certainly will be easier for the road crew to maintain this winter, too. The crews who worked on the project deserve recognition: Barron Brothers Development, Pike Industries, and our own Rick Washburn and his team.

Apologies to library patrons who found the library closed on Saturday — which just points up the need for more community help. Please, if you have an interest in books and want to help Middleton, give the library a bit of your time. It might mean the difference in our children getting away from the computer and television and improving their reading skills. Someone has to care — why not you?

It’s certainly proof that Middleton residents do love their kids with all that is in store for them Saturday, Oct. 27. Bring them all to the Town Hall for several hours of safe fun, (gentle) frights, and plenty of treats from 1-3 p.m. A costume party, games, and a ‘haunted walk’ are some of the activities planned. The grown-ups’ party begins at 6:30 p.m. Enter a magic land of make believe where we can be kids again for a few hours. Snacks and beverages are free and you might get a kiss from a princess and never have to live as a frog anymore.

Getting serious again, the Supervisors of the Checklist will be available for one last session on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11-11:30 a.m. for voter registration. A sample ballot is posted in the Municipal building and is available on http://sos.nh.gov along with other information, including the law about required voter identification. Don’t say that one vote doesn’t make a difference — it might be the one not cast that makes all the difference, so don’t make it yours. Let’s bring back personal responsibility for our government by turning out on Nov. 6. And yes, you can register at the polls. And yes you can vote without an ID by signing an affidavit at the polls. Sorry, no excuse is valid.

The calendar rolls on, and the Middleton Fire Department will soon be having their annual turkey raffle. The fundraiser has historically been a blessing to many local families, providing toys and food baskets to the less fortunate. Raffle tickets are cheap and rewards are rich for all, so watch for the announcements.

Lots of predictions indicate plenty of snow this winter, which is good news for the snowmobile enthusiasts. One local club, the Evergreen Valley Club has begun their fall season trail work. For information about the fun you can have with them this winter, check out joining the club at www.evergreenvalley.org.